- Joe Stanley | May 25, 2007 9:16 AM |
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MiscellaneousIt is a holiday weekend. Accidents and injuries skyrocket at this time. Car accidents and crashes increase. In 2005, highway crashes killed 33,329 motor vehicle occupants, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Over 55 percent of those victims were not wearing their safety restraints, which is why state trooper patrols will be nestled in areas around the state to catch...
- Rob Quattrocci | May 24, 2007 9:59 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsAs the weather turns pleasant people tend to drive faster than normal. Driving at this faster rate of speed tends to cause a large number of car accidents in May and early June. Just yesterday on the commute home I heard of approximately ten accidents that were reported on the traffic report. Please be careful has high speed coupled with inattentiveness can cause high speed accidents - for...
- Joe Stanley | May 22, 2007 11:51 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe US Chamber of Commerce has been filling the airwaves with ads about lawsuit abuse.When looked at closely the ads contain misleading information at best for example FactCheck.org labels as "false" the TV spot alleging that "lawsuit abuse" costs each U.S. family $3,500 a year. Other aspects of the campaign have been harshly critical of seeking to harm those least able to protect...
- Rob Quattrocci | May 22, 2007 11:20 AM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)Slip and falls are extremely common in the workplace as well as at home. Adults over the ageof 65 are even more prone as they can no longer take evasive action when presented with anemergency.But falling is not just a problem of the elderly. In the workplace, about a quarter-million workers each year suffer injuries from falls that are bad enough to make them take time off, according to the...
- Joe Stanley | May 21, 2007 9:29 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsAs the new shows watercraft season is upon us. The season is short and many tragic crashes and accidents occur because of a failure to follow basic rules of common sense. The following story is just such an exampleBoat Crashes Into Buoy On Oneida Lake. Bad things can happen please be careful this summer
- Rob Quattrocci | May 19, 2007 11:03 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsWith the summer months come the summer cars. Anyone who has been on Erie Blvd. over the summer as see cars drag racing from light to light. In my day we have Camaro's and Mustangs and now the kids seem to enjoy modifying Civic's and Eclipses. This country is in love with the automobile and this writer is as well. However, we must be safe on the roadways and Erie BLvd is not the proper place...
- Rob Quattrocci | May 19, 2007 10:49 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsAs probably everyone is aware construction has begun on almost all our roadways. If anyone has been on the Thruway eastbound you are probably aware of it first hand as you were most likely stuck in traffic for an hour. In any event traffic paterns change quickly during construction season and we must be aware of the workers as well as other vehicles.Recenlty, an accident occurred on the...
- Rob Quattrocci | May 16, 2007 8:52 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsInsurance companies routinely deny treatment to there clients based on reviews which indicate that the treatment is not necessary. A fictional movie depicting this behavior was made by John Grisham. The Rain Maker involves a story line where an insurance company intentionally withholds treatment to ensure larger profits. Although fictional and very dramatic such activities occur on a daily...
- Rob Quattrocci | May 14, 2007 10:25 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsFew people are aware of the different part of there car insurance policy. In fact, I would guess that most people do not even read there policy. However, the policy contains many different provisions and it is very important to understand the different sections.First, we are all aware that we have liability coverage in the event that we strike/injure another person. The minimum limit in New...
- Rob Quattrocci | May 14, 2007 10:20 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsA Syracuse Man is in critical condition today after being struck by a motor vehicle. Apaarently the motor vehicle turned in front of the cyclist causing the impact however police investigators are still investigating the crash.Please keep an eye out for motorcyclists. It is spring and everyone has there cycles back on the...
- Rob Quattrocci | May 14, 2007 10:13 AM |
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Automobile Accidentshttp://www.resource4accidents.com/topics/jetskiaccidents.htmlIt is finally that time of year in Syracuse and I am sure we are all ready to enjoy the summer after a somewhat losy winter. However, we need to do so safely. Every year news articles document injuries and deaths on our lakes and rivers. We need to boat responsibly, watch for swimmers and jet ski's and if operating a jet ski do so...
- Joe Stanley | May 14, 2007 7:44 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsMotorcycles can be hard to see. They have the same right to use the roads as cars and trucks. Please watch out for them and avoid accidents. Motorcycle drivers have very little protection.
- Joe Stanley | May 14, 2007 7:37 AM |
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MiscellaneousAnother example of the big business insurance company hypocrisy. The continuing pursuit of college students and others for music downloading. Check out this article does anyone care?http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070513/ap_en_ot/music_piratesBut The same groups complain about lawsuits for car accident motorcycles , slip and fall and construction accidents. The system is fair and should be...
- Joe Stanley | May 13, 2007 10:45 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe never ending propaganda war goes on. Advocates of big business and insurance companies are constantly misrepresenting facts and portray situations to justify their position that their should be no jury trials for any injuries caused by the fault of others because it will cost those responsible. This latest tirade is a other example of the ongoing distortions. The jury system works very...
- Christina Cole | May 13, 2007 2:03 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsIn a car accident last night on Route 17, a woman was airlifted by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center, after she crashed with another vehicle.Police say they responded to a two car crash on the westbound side of Route 17 nearby Exit 107, just after 8 p.m. Initial reports indicate both cars were traveling west and bumped together before going off the side of the road, both crashing into a...
- Rob Quattrocci | May 11, 2007 10:56 AM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)The landlord of a rental property has a duty to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition. As a tenant, if you see a dangerous condition on the property, you should contact the landlord, prefurably in writing and report the complaint. If you do not receive a response you should then contact Code Enforement in your city/town.In the event that you are injured as a result of a...
- Rob Quattrocci | May 09, 2007 1:01 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThere has been a large debate as to whether the driving age should be increased so as to avoid deadly accidents. Those in our area have heightened the debate given the rash of deadly accidents involving local teens. However, it is in most instances the lack of maturity not age that determines whether one will be involved in an accident. It is also the degree of experience. Thus, if we raise...
- Rob Quattrocci | May 09, 2007 11:53 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsWhen a pedestrian or bicycle is struck by an automobile catastrophic injuries are commonly the result. The public should be aware that both pedestrians and bicyclists are subject to the Vehicle and Traffic Law and liability will be determined by who has the right of way. In such cases it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible so that evidence can be preserved relevant to show...
- Joe Stanley | May 05, 2007 10:03 AM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)The news is full of stories about the 65,000,00.00 pants lawsuit. It is being used by the insurance industry and those seeking to limit the rights of injured people as an example of a "frivolous lawsuit"ABC NewsThis is not news. The claim is a joke and has no relationship to the judicial system. Our system allows people to attempt stupid things but they are appropriately punished if they are...
- Joe Stanley | May 03, 2007 9:03 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsBrain injuries often called closed head injuries are the most common misdiagnosed and misunderstood injury in any kind of accident whether a car crash slip and fall construction accident. As human beings it is difficult to perceive and identify that we have a brain injury unless it is very bad. As a lawyer handling personal injuries i have seen first hand the ethe effects of brain trauma and the...
- Joe Stanley | May 03, 2007 8:45 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsOur community has been ravaged over the last several years by tragic car accidents involving teenagers.The latest being two F-M studentshttp://www.syracuse.com/articles/news/index.ssf?/base/news-10/1178183640126620.xml&coll=1It would be nice if their was an easy solution but there is not. Education and training is the best way to show young drivers the risks and dangers of operating cars...
- Rob Quattrocci | May 01, 2007 12:43 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe New York wrongful death statute severely restricts the right of the family to recover when a loved one has died as a result of the negligence of another party. The statute applies whether the deceased perished in an automobile accident, construction accident, slip and fall or as a result of medical malpractice. The main issue presented in the case is whether the deceased has any...